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The Shard's inaugural laser show - in pictures

Shard laser show — The laser show projected from and around the Shard skyscraper, yards from the banks of the River Thames in Southwark. Photograph: Ben Fitzpatrick/Newscast/PA

Shard laser show — The view of the unveiling ceremony from north of the Thames. Photograph: Olivia Harris/Reuters

Shard laser show — The lasers were visible from several miles away. Photograph: Andrew Cowie/AFP/Getty Images

Shard laser show — A reflected laser soars over Tower Bridge. Photograph: Andrew Cowie/AFP/Getty Images

Shard laser show — The Shard show as seen from Tower Millennium Pier. Photograph: Bethany Clarke/Getty Images

Shard laser show — A spectacular view of the display from Tower Bridge. Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Shard laser show — A riverside shot of the opening. Photograph: Bethany Clarke/Getty Images

Shard laser show — Londoners were out in force to capture the moment. Photograph: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Shard laser show — Bermondsey, ablaze with light. Photograph: Bethany Clarke/Getty Images

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